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This is how your volunteering assignment becomes a plus point when looking for a job!

Have you returned from your volunteering assignment with a suitcase full of valuable experiences and are now ready for the next step? Here are 5 helpful tips on how to convincingly present your volunteering work in your application.

Travel by train to volunteer in Europe

Find out here what advantages a train journey to the project location offers for your volunteer work.

Farm work is fun!

Farm work is very popular with our volunteers. To work on a farm, you usually don't need any special previous knowledge. The work in the agricultural projects is varied and diverse.

Sustainability of online shopping

How you can shop in a climate-friendly way on the Internet. A guest article by NeoAvantgarde, the top magazine for culture & society.

Dream Factory Nollywood: A trip to the African film industry

Like Hollywood movies, Nigeria's films affect culture in many African countries. Thus, they not only give you an insight into Africa's most popular entertainment, but also tune in on your African adventure!

Prevent culture shock abroad

Read here how you can prevent and overcome culture shock.

Volunteer work over Christmas with RGV

How our volunteers in Africa celebrate Christmas.

10 inspiring women from Africa and Asia

With International Women's Day on March 8th, we introduce you to ten women who are making the world a better place - with their courage, their brains and their selfless actions. Be inspired by these impressive women!

Interview with RGV Team Ghana

Sustainability and a sense of responsibility – these are the challenges that our RGV team at the Axim location in Ghana has been facing for over 8 years.